NYT Dictionary

NUTRIA

/ˈndʒuːtriːə/
NounNU-tri-anu-tri-a · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

The coypu, Myocastor coypus.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Spanish nutria (“otter”), from Latin lutra.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

coypuanimalantelopearmadillobatbuckskinelephanterminefurhare

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2024, 2026.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.